Public Records Request

The City of Hermiston already has many records available and searchable online using:

1. The City’s website Search Bar , 
2. Oregon Records Management Solution (ORMS) WebDrawer, or by using
3. Accela, Oregon's ePermitting System which allows users to view building permitting records from 2017 through present. Building permitting records prior to 2017 can be found in the ORMS WebDrawer.

Please contact the following departments for records not available by a website search above:

• Police Department Records
• Municipal Court Records 
• All other City Records should be made in writing using the City of Hermiston Public Records Request form.

Procedure for Public Records Requests - What to Expect

1. Complete and return the Records Request form(s).
2. The City shall acknowledge submission of public record requests within five (5) working days of receipt.
3. The City shall, after acknowledgment, respond to your public records request within 10 working days with the estimated fees incurred to fulfill the public records request.
   • Oregon law allows City’s to recoup costs, from requesters, to fulfill records requests.
   • Fees must be paid prior to the records being processed.
   • A waiver or reduction of fees can be requested and is included for your use in the request.
   • View the Fee Schedule.
4. Once fees have been paid, the City shall fulfill the public records request within ten (10) working days or notify you that more time is needed to fulfill the public records request and provide you with an estimated date of completion.
   • ***Please note: All time frames mentioned are excluding staff absences.***
5. Once the records request has been completed, records will be furnished to the requester in the manner they have indicated on the form.